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= Solution

The <characteristic equation> $(r-3)(r-4)=0$ gives complementary terms $Ce^{3x}+De^{4x}$. A linear <particular solution> is $12x+7$, since its substitution gives $144x$. The initial conditions give $C+D=-7$ and $3C+4D=-12$, hence
$$
\boxed{y=12x+7-16e^{3x}+9e^{4x}.}
$$

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